HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-08 - RESOLUTIONS - PROP 14 READ LITERACY LIBRARY (2)RESOLUTION NO. 00- 2 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
FOR PROPOSITION 14
CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND
PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
BOND ACT OF 2000
WHEREAS, Public libraries are a supplement to public education and serve as
centers of lifelong learning and literacy, and
WHEREAS, Libraries provide a safe place for students to study and complete
homework assignments, and for adults to gain practical skills through a variety of
adult learning programs, and
WHEREAS, Public libraries deserve adequate financial support from government at
all levels, and
WHEREAS, This proposition allows the state to sell $350 million of general
obligation bonds for local library facilities, and
.— WHEREAS, These funds can be used to build new libraries, renovate inadequate
facilities, provide state-of-the-art equipment, improve study conditions and create a
safe, comfortable environment for users, and
WHEREAS, By law, none of this bond money can be used by local government for
administrative costs, and
WHEREAS, Proposition 14 is a critical element in achieving California's literacy
goals and for strengthening the State's educational system, and
WHEREAS, This measure will appear on the March 7, 2000 statewide ballot and, if
approved by California voters, will provide significant funding to address
California's public library construction needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA does resolve to support
Proposition 14, the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public
Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000, and voters are encouraged to vote on
March 7, 2000 in favor of Proposition 14.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8th day ofFeb. 2000
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA)
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 8th day of Feb.• 204Q by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heidt, Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Darcy
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK